Wednesday, February 21Dear Lord, We know that it is right to give thanks to you for you are good and your steadfast love endures forever. Help us during our busy days to thank you for the many blessings you give us and for your care and presence which is always with us. Grow in us thankful hearts. Amen.

We pray. We study the Bible. We make friends. We tell our stories. We give ourselves away in generosity and service. WE PRAY: A PERSONAL PRAYER Gracious God, Most things have come easy for me. I was blessed with a supportive family, a first class education, and the resources I have needed to accomplish my goals. As I came into the ministry, I simply followed the path of least resistance, and walked through the doors you opened for me. I stand in awe of those whose life circumstances meant they had to dig deeper—those who went to college at night, [...]